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July 16, 2026Connected

647 storiesLast updated: 7:01:55 AMPage 3 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullish

Hyundai Motor to Fully Own Boston Dynamics via SoftBank Stake Purchase

Key Facts

•Hyundai Motor Group announced it will make Boston Dynamics a wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring SoftBank Group's approximately 10% stake.

Impact:

5/10

9984.T

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

TotalEnergies Expects Q2 Profit Boost from Refining and Trading Strengths

Key Facts

•TotalEnergies expects a sharp increase in cash flows and downstream results for Q2 2026, driven by higher refining and petrochemical margins.

Impact:

5/10

TTE.PA

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

S-Bank Launches Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Oma Savings Bank

Key Facts

•S-Bank Plc is commencing a voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Oma Savings Bank Plc on July 17, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

BlackRock Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates as AUM Hits Record $15.3 Trillion

Key Facts

•BlackRock withdrew 2,152 BTC worth approximately $140 million from Coinbase Prime.

Impact:

5/10

0QZZ.L BTC

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

US Retail Sales Beat Expectations Fueled by Autos and Amazon Prime Day

Key Facts

•US retail sales saw a boost driven by increased car purchases and the Amazon Prime Day event.

Impact:

5/10

AMZN

3 months ago

July 16, 2026Connected

647 storiesLast updated: 7:01:55 AMPage 3 of 11

Stocks

StocksBullish

Hyundai Motor to Fully Own Boston Dynamics via SoftBank Stake Purchase

Key Facts

•Hyundai Motor Group announced it will make Boston Dynamics a wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring SoftBank Group's approximately 10% stake.

Impact:

5/10

9984.T

3 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

TotalEnergies Expects Q2 Profit Boost from Refining and Trading Strengths

Key Facts

•TotalEnergies expects a sharp increase in cash flows and downstream results for Q2 2026, driven by higher refining and petrochemical margins.

Impact:

5/10

TTE.PA

3 months ago

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

S-Bank Launches Cash Tender Offer to Acquire Oma Savings Bank

Key Facts

•S-Bank Plc is commencing a voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Oma Savings Bank Plc on July 17, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullishUpdated×3

BlackRock Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates as AUM Hits Record $15.3 Trillion

Key Facts

•BlackRock withdrew 2,152 BTC worth approximately $140 million from Coinbase Prime.

Impact:

5/10

0QZZ.L BTC

3 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyBullish

US Retail Sales Beat Expectations Fueled by Autos and Amazon Prime Day

Key Facts

•US retail sales saw a boost driven by increased car purchases and the Amazon Prime Day event.

Impact:

5/10

AMZN

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Hasbro Inks Strategic Partnership with Nintendo for Legend of Zelda Toys

Key Facts

•Hasbro announced a multi-year licensing partnership with Nintendo to create toys based on the Legend of Zelda franchise.
•The first three figures from the collection are set to be revealed at San Diego Comic Con in 2027.

Impact:

5/10

HAS 7974.T

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Publicis Groupe Holds Q2 2026 Earnings Call to Discuss Financial Performance

Key Facts

•Publicis Groupe held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial performance.

Impact:

5/10

PUB.PA

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Silicom Secures Custom Server Adapter Win, Forecasts AI Revenue Growth

Key Facts

•Silicom expects annual revenue from the customer to scale from $3 million in 2026 to approximately $10 million in 2027.
•The new design win is for a custom high-speed server adapter engineered to the customer's exact specifications.
•The company confirmed 2026 AI inference revenues will be additive to core business guidance of $82–$83 million.

Impact:

5/10

SILC

3 months ago

StocksBullish

United Airlines Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Robust Travel Demand

Key Facts

•United Airlines reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.99, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $1.88.
•The company's Q2 revenue reached $17.67 billion, exceeding the expected $17.62 billion.

Impact:

5/10

UAL

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Publicis Groupe Raises 2026 Outlook on Surging AI Demand

Key Facts

•Publicis Groupe upgraded its full-year 2026 financial guidance following robust performance in the first half of the year.
•The guidance hike is driven by surging demand for AI services and significant new business wins.

Impact:

5/10

PUB.PA

3 months ago

StocksBearishUpdated

AST SpaceMobile Prices $1.0 Billion Convertible Notes Offering for Space Network

Key Facts

•AST SpaceMobile intends to offer $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2034.

Impact:

5/10

ASTS

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Western Digital Shares Surge on Strong Q3 Results and Data Center Demand

Key Facts

•Western Digital shares jumped after delivering fiscal third-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings.
•The company benefited from increased hyperscaler data-center investment and an improved pricing environment in the storage industry.

Impact:

5/10

WDC

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Eos Energy Shares Surge on Confirmed Pentagon Contract for National Defense

Key Facts

•Eos Energy was selected to provide long-duration energy storage systems to support the U.S. national defense shield.

Impact:

5/10

EOSE

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Jabil Board Approves New $1.5 Billion Share Buyback Program

Key Facts

•Jabil's board of directors approved a new share repurchase program for up to $1.5 billion of its common stock.

Impact:

5/10

JBL

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Home BancShares Posts Record Q2 Revenue Driven by Strategic Acquisition

Key Facts

•Home BancShares reported record revenue in its second quarter 2026 financial results.
•The successful acquisition of Mountain Commerce Bancorp significantly drove the company's strong quarterly performance.

Impact:

5/10

HOMB

3 months ago

StocksBearish

Japan's Nikkei 225 Slumps 2.63% Amid Rising Macroeconomic Pressures

Key Facts

•The Japanese Nikkei 225 index closed sharply lower, falling 2.63% at the end of trade.

Impact:

5/10

1330.T

3 months ago

StocksMixed

BHP Iron Ore Production Recovers in Q4 as Copper Output Stays Flat

Key Facts

•BHP's iron ore production saw a recovery during the fourth fiscal quarter.
•Copper production for the company remained muted or stable during the same period.

Impact:

5/10

BHP

3 months ago

StocksBullish

News Corp Launches $1 Billion Share Buyback Program to Boost Shareholder Value

Key Facts

•News Corporation announced a $1 billion buy-back program for its Nasdaq-listed Class A and Class B common stock.
•The program specifically targets US-listed shares and excludes ASX-listed CHESS Depository Interests (CDIs).

Impact:

5/10

NWSA

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

Major US Banks Beat Q2 2026 Earnings Estimates Amid Internal Performance Divergence

Key Facts

•Big bank second-quarter 2026 earnings reports show broad consensus beats across the board.
•Headline beats mask divergences in net interest income sustainability and operational leverage among money-center banks.

Impact:

5/10

JPM BAC C

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Airbus Partners with Scaleway for Sovereign AI and Defense Cloud Infrastructure

Key Facts

•Airbus signed a multi-year agreement with Iliad-owned Scaleway to provide cloud infrastructure for sensitive industrial and defense applications.
•The partnership will support the deployment of AI tools developed with French startup Mistral.

Impact:

5/10

AIR.PA

3 months ago

StocksMixed

Frasers Group Withholds Guidance Amid Multi-Billion Pound Takeover Bids

Key Facts

•Frasers Group declined to provide financial guidance for the year ahead due to uncertainties surrounding its current takeover bids.
•The group launched a £1.7 billion bid to acquire the German fashion house Hugo Boss.
•Frasers made a £166 million on-market offer for the Australian retailer Accent Group.

Impact:

5/10

FRAS

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Experian and Premier Foods Post Strong Q1 Growth with Steady Outlook

Key Facts

•Experian reported 7% organic revenue growth and 10% total revenue growth for the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
•Premier Foods reported a rise in Q1 sales driven by branded portfolio growth and maintained its full-year trading profit expectations.

Impact:

5/10

EXPGY EXPGF

3 months ago

StocksBullish

PetroChina Starts 1.2M Ton Ethylene Project in Xinjiang

Key Facts

•PetroChina announced the successful start-up of its Dushanzi Petrochemical unit's ethylene project in Xinjiang.
•The new project has a production capacity of 1.2 million metric tons of ethylene per year.

Impact:

5/10

0857.HK PCCYF

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Dorian LPG Declares $1.00 Irregular Cash Dividend for Shareholders

Key Facts

•Dorian LPG's Board of Directors declared an irregular cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
•The company will return approximately $42.8 million of capital to shareholders via this dividend.
•The dividend is payable on or about August 12, 2026, to shareholders of record.

Impact:

5/10

LPG

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Boeing Nears FAA Approval for 737 MAX Anti-Ice System Fix

Key Facts

•Boeing is in the final stages of regulatory certification for an engine anti-ice system fix on its 737 MAX jetliner.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

ING Groep Expands in Spain with Singular Bank Stake and Subscription Pivot

Key Facts

•ING Groep acquired a 40% stake in Spain's Singular Bank to bolster its presence in the wealth management sector.
•The group is pivoting toward subscription-based revenue models to drive more predictable and recurrent earnings.

Impact:

5/10

ING

3 months ago

StocksBullish

KeyCorp Stock Hits 52-Week High on $3 Billion Buyback Program

Key Facts

•KeyCorp stock reached a new 52-week high of $23.72, marking a 36.48% increase over the past year.
•The company announced a $3 billion share buyback program and maintains a 55-year streak of dividend payments.

Impact:

5/10

KEY

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

US Markets Mixed as Retail Sales Grow Amid TSMC Record Profits

Key Facts

•The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 150 points following cooler-than-expected producer inflation data.
•Apple shares hit a record high, while Amazon and Alphabet led market gains.
•Morgan Stanley reported strong earnings results, contributing to improved investor sentiment.

Impact:

5/10

AMZN GOOGL AAPL MS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Morgan Stanley Dominates IPO Pipeline with 70% of Top Unicorns

Key Facts

•Morgan Stanley's CFO stated the bank has 70% of the top 100 unicorns in its IPO pipeline.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Medtronic Finalizes SPR Therapeutics Acquisition to Boost Pain Management Portfolio

Key Facts

•Medtronic completed the acquisition of SPR Therapeutics, a leader in percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for pain management.

Impact:

5/10

MDT

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Texas Instruments Free Cash Flow Surge Boosts Dividend Growth Outlook Through 2030

Key Facts

•Texas Instruments saw a significant increase in free cash flow in Q1 2026 as multiyear capacity investments began to yield returns.

Impact:

5/10

TXN

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

J.B. Hunt Stock Surges 7.7% as Q2 Earnings Beat Analyst Estimates

Key Facts

•J.B. Hunt reported net earnings of $181.0 million for the second quarter of 2026.
•Diluted earnings per share reached $1.91 compared to $1.31 in the second quarter of 2025.

Impact:

5/10

JBHT

3 months ago

StocksMixed

BHP Port Hedland Workers Strike Amid Record Annual Iron Ore Production

Key Facts

•BHP's iron ore workers at Port Hedland have commenced a strike following the collapse of labor negotiations.
•BHP reported record full-year iron ore output despite the ongoing labor disruptions.

Impact:

5/10

BHP

3 months ago

StocksBullish

J&J Raises 2026 Outlook Following Strong Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•Johnson & Johnson raised its 2026 outlook after Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates, driven by strength in its Innovative Medicine segment.

Impact:

5/10

JNJ

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Brookfield-Backed Csquare Prices IPO at $21 Per Share to Raise $1.05 Billion

Key Facts

•Csquare priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $21.00 per share.
•The company successfully raised $1.05 billion through the offering.
•Csquare is backed by the investment firm Brookfield.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullish

Seven & i Nears Deal to Invest in Poland's Zabka for European Expansion

Key Facts

•Seven & i Holdings is nearing a deal to invest in the Polish convenience store chain Zabka, according to a Nikkei report.

Impact:

5/10

3382.T

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

State Street Shares Climb 2% Following Q2 Earnings Beat

Key Facts

•State Street shares rose 2% following the release of financial results that exceeded analyst expectations.

Impact:

5/10

STT 0L9G.L

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Karooooo Reports Record Profits as Subscription Growth Accelerates in Q1

Key Facts

•Cartrack subscription revenue growth accelerated to 19% Y/Y, reaching ZAR1,351 million.
•Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached ZAR5,432 million, up 19% Y/Y.
•The group delivered record operating profit for the quarter ended May 31, 2026.

Impact:

5/10

KARO

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Cass Information Systems Beats Estimates Amid Freight Recovery

Key Facts

•Cass Information Systems reported Q1 earnings of $0.66 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.63.
•The consensus price target for the company has increased from $50 last year to $56 this month.
•The company achieved a record annual net income of $35.1 million with a return on average equity of 14.98%.

Impact:

5/10

CASS

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Elemental Royalty Invests $25M to Expand Stake in Peru's Chapi Copper Project

Key Facts

•Elemental Royalty entered a $25 million investment package with Quilla Resources to expand its royalty exposure to the producing Chapi Copper Project in Peru.

Impact:

5/10

ELE

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Funding Circle Reports 50% Revenue Surge in H1 2026 Results

Key Facts

•Funding Circle reported a 50% increase in revenue during the first half of 2026.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

First Horizon Targets 10% RWA Reduction and 10.5% CET1 Capital Ratio

Key Facts

•First Horizon expects a standardized risk-weighted asset (RWA) reduction of approximately 10%.
•The bank aims to manage its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio around 10.5%.

Impact:

5/10

FHN

3 months ago

StocksNeutralUpdated

Cogeco Communications Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results

Key Facts

•Cogeco Communications reported GAAP EPS of C$3.10.
•The company's revenue reached C$724.17M for the period.

Impact:

5/10

CCA

3 months ago

CommoditiesBullishUpdated

Hormuz Risks Expand to Global Oil Supplies and Critical Mineral Diplomacy

Key Facts

•Supply shortages due to Hormuz tensions could lead to intense competition between Asia and Europe for LNG cargoes.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CommoditiesBearishUpdated

Pakistan Buys Most Expensive LNG Cargo in 4 Years Amid Qatar Supply Issues

Key Facts

•Pakistan LNG Ltd purchased a spot cargo at approximately $20.70 per MMBtu, the highest price in four years.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

Baker Hughes Completes Chart Industries Acquisition to Bolster Energy Portfolio

Key Facts

•Baker Hughes announced the completion of its acquisition of Chart Industries to bolster its industrial energy portfolio.

Impact:

5/10

BKR

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

Angelini Pharma Completes Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Acquisition with Blackstone Support

Key Facts

•Italian company Angelini Pharma completed the acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its U.S. market presence.
•The transaction involved funds managed by Blackstone, with CDP Equity approving a €1 billion investment.

Impact:

5/10

BLK

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullish

VINCI Energies Launches Tender Offer for All for One to Boost European Digital Presence

Key Facts

•VINCI Energies announced a public tender offer for All for One, a company listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange.
•All for One generated 500 million euros in revenue in 2025 and serves over 4,500 customers.
•The deal aims to strengthen VINCI's Axians brand in the European digital transformation market.

Impact:

5/10

VCISY

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

S-Pankki Launches Cash Tender Offer for Oma Säästöpankki to Boost Finland Presence

Key Facts

•S-Pankki Oyj announced the commencement of a voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Oma Säästöpankki Oyj.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

Mergers & AcquisitionsBullishUpdated

FirstCash Sweetens Takeover Bid for Ramsdens Holdings to 675p per Share

Key Facts

•FirstCash has increased its cash offer to acquire Ramsdens Holdings to 675 pence per share.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

SBI Group Partners with Ondo Finance to Tokenize Japanese Equities

Key Facts

•SBI Group announced a partnership with Ondo Finance to tokenize Japanese equities using a yen-denominated stablecoin.

Impact:

5/10

8473.T

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Aptos Partners with Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe for OUSD Stablecoin Launch

Key Facts

•Aptos announced a partnership with payment giants Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe to support the launch of the Open USD (OUSD) stablecoin.

Impact:

5/10

V MA 3V64.DE MAHMF

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

ONDO Token Eyes 25% Rally Following DTCC Tokenization Milestone

Key Facts

•ONDO price could rally 25% toward $0.46 following a falling-wedge breakout.
•The bullish momentum is supported by Ondo Finance's latest DTCC tokenization milestone.

Impact:

5/10

ONDO

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Japan's SBI Group Partners with Ondo Finance for RWA Tokenization and Stablecoins

Key Facts

•Japan's SBI Group announced a strategic partnership with Ondo Finance to drive tokenized finance growth in Japan.
•The partnership will focus on bringing Japanese stocks onto the blockchain and expanding the usage of the JPYSC stablecoin.

Impact:

5/10

9984.T

3 months ago

CryptoBullish

Japan's SBI Group Partners with Ondo Finance for RWA Tokenization

Key Facts

•Japan's SBI Group announced a partnership with Ondo Finance to bring Japanese real-world assets (RWAs) onchain.

Impact:

5/10

8473.T

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Japan Reclassifies Bitcoin as Financial Asset to Boost Institutional Adoption

Key Facts

•Japan passed a law amendment reclassifying cryptocurrency assets as 'financial assets', moving them from the Payment Services Act.
•The new classification of Bitcoin as a financial asset is set to take effect in July 2026.

Impact:

5/10

9984.T 8473.T BTC

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Hyperliquid-Coinbase Deal Redefines USDC Stablecoin Yield Economics

Key Facts

•JPMorgan reports that Hyperliquid holds approximately $6B in USDC stablecoin.
•Hyperliquid is set to receive around 90% of reserve income under Coinbase's on-platform model.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Lido DAO Token Jumps 12% as Key Governance Votes Reach Final Stages

Key Facts

•LDO token price gained nearly 12% in 24 hours driven by speculative activity and governance upgrades.
•On-chain voting is underway for LIP-33 and LIP-35 proposals aimed at improving staking infrastructure.
•The governance votes are scheduled to conclude on Friday at 14:00 UTC.

Impact:

5/10

LDO ETH

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

E*TRADE Launches Spot Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

Key Facts

•E*TRADE has finalized the rollout of spot trading services for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to its user base.

Impact:

5/10

BTC ETH SOL

3 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated

Trump to Meet Senators to Push CLARITY Act for Crypto and AI

Key Facts

•US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with several senators on Thursday to discuss the CLARITY Act.
•Negotiators are racing to finalize the CLARITY Act before the Senate's August recess.

Impact:

5/10

3 months ago